SHANGRI-LA A TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE HIMALAYAN DREAM

SHANGRI-LA A TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE HIMALAYAN DREAM

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Editorial:
BRADT
Año de edición:
Materia
Guias viaje
ISBN:
978-1-84162-204-0
Páginas:
191
Encuadernación:
Rústica
Idioma:
Inglés

Shangri-La is one of the most evocative myths of our time -so powerful that it has entered the dictionary as a synonym for paradise.As myths go, it is a young one: Shangri-La made its debut with the 1933 publication of British author James Hilton's novel, Lost Horizon. No sooner was Shangri-La created by Hilton than a host of places staked claims to being the real location that inspired the book. This guide to the mythical site of Shangri-La is rooted in the glorious reality of the Himalaya, encompassing parts of southwest China, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim and Ladakh. It forms a concise guide to the most remote areas of the region, with a focus on major mountain peaks, and some well-chosen treks in each area. Practical information and maps will ensure that visitors can make the most of their trip to this other-worldly destination, while armchair readers can browse and dream...